Construct wildlife perimeter fencing

Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Town of Norwood, Massachusetts received a $2.19 million project grant award dated August 18, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The grant funds the construction of 17,000 linear feet of wildlife perimeter fencing at Norwood Memorial Airport to enhance operational and perimeter safety. The project has a completion deadline of August 17, 2029, providing a four-year performance period typical for FAA airport infrastructure initiatives.

This wildlife fencing project supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by mitigating wildlife hazards at the airport facility. The Airport Improvement Program prioritizes projects that develop and maintain a nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs while supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. As a civilian public-use airport included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, Norwood Memorial Airport qualifies as an eligible recipient of AIP funding for safety-related infrastructure enhancements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs 17,000 feet of wildlife fencing to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with norwood, massachusetts.